Protecting your designs – A practical guide for designers

Protecting your designs – A practical guide for designers

You have created designs that truly set your products apart from the competition. They reflect your creativity, your brand, and your hard work. But with copycats and counterfeiters out there, how can you make sure your designs remain yours?  

By understanding where potential threats are likely to come from and knowing how to protect your work, you can make sure that your designs stay firmly under your control. With advancing technologies and new risks emerging, staying informed about the latest protection strategies has never been more important. The steps you take now will help ensure your designs are secure for the long term. 

So, what are the steps you can take to protect your designs? 

Join Ben Evans (Head of Trade Marks) and Jill Bainbridge (Head of Intellectual Property) on the 10.07.25 at 1.00pm, as they discuss:  

  • What are designs, and what types of designs are eligible for protection? 
  • What are the different types of design protection available? 
  • How can I search for existing designs to make sure my work is unique? 
  • How do I register a design? 
  • What steps should I take if someone copies my designs? 
  • What other forms of protection are available for my designs? 

This practical session will help designers, inventors and business owners identify the most suitable methods of protection for your designs, the costs involved with each approach and the strategies you can use to enforce your design rights. There will also be a chance for Q&A at the end of the session. 

Register now to secure your place.  


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